1 . Sobhi from Egypt, who has worked as a bodybuilder for almost 60 years, often says that age is just a number. Whenever people ask him when he is going to retire, his only answer is “never”.
It is generally accepted that people grow less active and lose passion for life as they age. However Sobhi believes that age can never block ambitions if people still have strong wills.
Sobhi’s love for sports started when he joined his school gymnastics team. He once won the third place in Cairo’s Gymnastics Championship. In university, he started to pay more attention to bodybuilding, not only for a better shape, but also for a better health.
His body is so well-shaped that it even helped him appear in a famous film. Sobhi played a minor role of a muscleman in the film, which was filmed in Egypt and tells the story of an Ancient Roman soldier who was sent to Egypt by Julius Caesar to monitor one of his commanders.
As an 80-year-old man, Sobhi said training hard and having a good exercise schedule as well as a healthy diet are the real foundations of bodybuilding. He warned young people that taking bodybuilding supplements (补充剂) can lead to health risks. He recommended them to go for vitamins and other all-natural supplements that do not cause harm.
“Sobhi is 40 years older than me, but he does his exercises as if he is much younger than me,” Gabr, an athlete, said. He also said Sobhi is a great example for all athletes at the club, where Sobhi has been working out for the past 40 years. They are lucky to do sports with such a “hero” “We watch him working out in shock. We wish we could just be like him when we are at his age,” Gabr added.
1. What does the underlined word “passion” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Production. | B.Encouragement |
C.Love. | D.Dislike. |
A.An advisor. | B.An actor. |
C.A teacher. | D.A fitness trainer. |
A.Train as hard as they can. | B.Exercise whenever they like. |
C.Pay more attention to body shape. | D.Take all-natural supplements. |
A.Admiration. | B.Indifference. |
C.Dissatisfaction. | D.Disagreement. |
2 . These days, many gyms require clients to wear masks or face coverings. The good news: research suggests they don't actually hold up your performance.
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan gathered a group of 7 men and 7 women, ranging from slightly inactive to excellent cyclists and tested the effects of wearing a three-layer cloth face mask, a surgical mask, and no mask on their exercise performance.
The study participants started with a brief warm-up on a fixed bike, then took a progressive intensity exercise test, during which it was vital for them to keep the same pedal rate while the resistance was continually increased until exhaustion (疲惫不堪). Something like the heart rate was recorded every 30 seconds.
The results suggested that wearing a mask had no effect on performance or muscle oxygen levels. Since there was no difference in time to exhaustion between conditions, the highest power reached at the end of each test was similar in mask and no-mask conditions for all participants, Professor Chilibeck explained. Researchers also did not see any effects of the masks during exercise on blood oxygen levels, which wouldn't decrease if breathing was not affected.
And while droplet (飞沫) spread was not measured, all masks used were tested in a previous study in which they were shown to effectively minimize droplet spread, according to Chilibeck. Though the participants represented a wide range of fitness levels, it's important to note that these tests were conducted on a very small sample size, and more research is needed on larger populations to draw sweeping conclusions about the general population.
1. How did the researchers draw the conclusion?A.By conducting an experiment. | B.By making brief analysis. |
C.By observing normal cyclists. | D.By doing medical tests. |
A.Your heart rate may keep stable. | B.You might produce less droplet. |
C.Your blood oxygen levels will drop. | D.You will feel more tired than before. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Favorable. | C.Disapproving. | D.Objective. |
A.Why Should We Train with Masks? |
B.Why Don't Masks Worsen Our Performance? |
C.Do Masks Affect Our Performance? |
D.Can We Train While Wearing Masks? |
3 . Readers’ Favorite Running Routes
Paul Ghent, Belgium
I love running in Ghent. It is completely flat, so encouraging for beginners and people aiming for personal bests. There is a rowing lake with a 5km track. This connects with a nature reserve on an 8km loop. If that isn’t enough, there is another nature reserve, full of birds and canals surrounded by a 10km loop. I will be running my first marathon in Ghent in March 2022. Anyone?
Jennifer Nice, France
In Nice Provence, I really enjoyed joining the local joggers running along what is one of the most beautiful streets in the world—the Promenade des Anglais. You have the fresh salty sea breezes filling your lungs, the sun shining on the waves of the sea, and the beautiful buildings standing along the running route. Feel free to grab some fresh shellfish and a glass of wine on the beach as a reward.
Lisa Offa, UK
The Offa’s Dyke path, which runs from Prestatyn to Chepstow, provides stunning scenery and is just perfect to focus on the run. The sections of the route I like the most include the slopes (坡地) of Moel Famau and the section from Llangollen to Bodfari, where there is an excellent pub (The Dinorben Arms) to refuel in comfort. Perfect.
Richard Protaras, Cyprus
My favorite route is in Protaras, Cyprus. There is a path that runs from Fig Tree bay to Polyxenia beach and you have wonderful views of the bays and beaches while running. The amazing clear seas and sandy beaches make it very pleasant. The best time to go is early morning when the sun isn’t blazing and the paths aren’t too busy with holidaymakers.
1. Which route best suits people who enjoy nature reserves?A.Nice, France. | B.Offa, UK. |
C.Ghent, Belgium. | D.Protaras, Cyprus. |
A.They have beautiful streets. | B.They have lovely sea views. |
C.They are famous for seafood. | D.They are fit for morning runners. |
A.In a science paper. | B.In a history novel. |
C.In a sports magazine. | D.In a geography textbook. |
Chen Xi was chosen as the best athlete in the school. He is giving a speech at a ceremony.
Thank you for choosing me as the best athlete in our school. I’m really happy
1. 你最喜欢的运动;
2. 你喜欢这项运动的原因;
3. 你从这项运动中得到的益处。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 信的开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Paul,
I am very glad that you can share with me about what your after-school life is like.
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. What is the speaker’s opinion about sports and games?
A.They are useful for character training. |
B.They are only good for one’s health. |
C.They have a bad effect on a child’s studies. |
A.Teachers’ encouragement. |
B.Book knowledge. |
C.Joint activities. |
A.Pupils learn all good virtues in classes. |
B.An ordinary day school can give pupils enough practical training. |
C.What pupils do in their spare time prepares them to be good citizens. |
1. What sport did the woman play yesterday afternoon?
A.Basketball. | B.Table tennis. | C.Tennis. |
A.Swimming and football. |
B.Table tennis and basketball. |
C.Swimming and volleyball. |
A.Volleyball. | B.Football. | C.Tennis. |
1. How did the woman lose weight?
A.She did some sports. |
B.She had a healthy diet. |
C.She skipped some meals. |
A.Buying some cheap food. |
B.Starting a healthy food club. |
C.Bringing vegetables from home. |
9 . After moving into my mother’s home to look after her following an illness, I found myself thinking about my
I found my
After
I didn’t start walking four miles right away; I began
It wasn’t long before I began to notice the many
I lost
The advantages to my emotional health were also great. My spirits lifted with each passing day I could hardly
A.health | B.work | C.dream | D.plan |
A.failed | B.refused | C.needed | D.forgot |
A.live in | B.get out of | C.move into | D.keep away from |
A.purpose | B.hobby | C.job | D.answer |
A.eye | B.arm | C.hand | D.leg |
A.Hearing | B.reading | C.talking | D.writing |
A.advice | B.behavior | C.thought | D.activity |
A.quiet | B.safe | C.fit | D.busy |
A.quickly | B.suddenly | C.slowly | D.finally |
A.left | B.progressed | C.followed | D.ended |
A.time | B.size | C.age | D.speed |
A.changes | B.chances | C.problems | D.differences |
A.interest | B.touch | C.weight | D.heart |
A.held | B.built | C.given | D.brought |
A.increased | B.gone | C.returned | D.appeared |
A.stop | B.manage | C.promise | D.wait |
A.enjoy | B.avoid | C.regret | D.remember |
A.Caring | B.Working | C.Searching | D.Waiting |
A.lonely | B.proud | C.worried | D.lively |
A.required | B.forced | C.encouraged | D.allowed |
10 . The idea that I wasn’t athletic lived with me for years. I wasn’t fond of
I still remember the first day of training, when everyone arrived on the school’s playground and the coach
I didn’t make real progress
A.art | B.rules | C.schoolwork | D.competition |
A.challenging | B.relaxing | C.interesting | D.exciting |
A.wonder | B.imagine | C.realize | D.declare |
A.demanded | B.accompanied | C.invited | D.assisted |
A.accepted | B.needed | C.tested | D.questioned |
A.good | B.hard | C.skilled | D.poor |
A.ran | B.cared | C.applied | D.trained |
A.announced | B.hoped | C.thought | D.asked |
A.practical | B.regular | C.tough | D.tiring |
A.thought out | B.made up | C.found out | D.believed in |
A.amazed | B.exhausted | C.encouraged | D.energetic |
A.unexpectedly | B.interestingly | C.naturally | D.apparently |
A.crying | B.going | C.quitting | D.complaining |
A.helped | B.asked | C.taught | D.persuaded |
A.immediately | B.actually | C.gradually | D.separately |
A.top | B.middle | C.bottom | D.front |
A.efforts | B.acts | C.work | D.contribution |
A.hard | B.easy | C.funny | D.avoidable |
A.example | B.exception | C.failure | D.improvement |
A.honesty | B.modesty | C.determination | D.inspiration |